Population 7,302 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pine City
Household size in Pine City
| Period | Pine City | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Pine City is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.50 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 12 of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pine City
| Period | Pine City | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Pine City skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pine City
| Period | Pine City | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pine City: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pine City
Renters in Pine City
| Period | Pine City | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.9% of households in Pine City rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 42.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pine City
| Period | Pine City | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pine City: 18.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pine City
| Period | Pine City | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Pine City was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pine City
| Period | Pine City | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $749 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $913 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $948 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,054 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$305 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in Pine City runs $1,054 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $305 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pine City
Bachelor's degrees in Pine City
| Period | Pine City | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pine City: 18.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pine City
| Period | Pine City | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.0% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Pine City have finished high school (92.7%), above the national rate of 89.3%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pine City
| Period | Pine City | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Pine City is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Minnesota as a whole (4.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.1 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pine City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine City | 2.22 | 47.5 | 7.1% | 23.9% | 18.4% | 1980 | $1,054 | 18.3% | 92.7% | 4.9% |
| Rock Creek | 2.59 | 41.6 | 12.4% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 1996 | $958 | 18.6% | 94.0% | 2.7% |
| Beroun | 2.43 | 47.4 | 7.7% | 14.0% | 28.1% | 1985 | $1,219 | 18.1% | 90.6% | 4.9% |
| Henriette | 2.70 | 44.9 | 3.8% | 17.7% | 16.7% | 1976 | $1,631 | 15.2% | 91.3% | 2.5% |
| Grasston | 2.54 | 46.4 | 4.8% | 10.8% | 17.0% | 1978 | $1,536 | 17.6% | 92.6% | 2.1% |
| Rush City | 2.40 | 41.8 | 13.4% | 23.8% | 11.1% | 1983 | $1,208 | 12.9% | 92.8% | 5.0% |
| Brook Park | 2.51 | 44.3 | 9.8% | 10.8% | 22.1% | 1986 | $1,104 | 11.7% | 90.9% | 8.0% |
| Hinckley | 2.24 | 48.4 | 8.7% | 23.2% | 20.2% | 1981 | $978 | 15.9% | 90.2% | 6.5% |
| Braham | 2.59 | 38.9 | 13.2% | 19.2% | 6.9% | 1979 | $986 | 14.5% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| Quamba | 2.76 | 44.0 | 7.5% | 5.3% | 14.2% | 1985 | $1,149 | 13.0% | 91.6% | 7.1% |
| Grantsburg | 2.55 | 47.6 | 8.3% | 15.8% | 30.7% | 1977 | $931 | 18.9% | 92.3% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pine City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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